US Bridges

US 95 over RR Roadbed/No Tracks

Fair

Benewah County, Idaho · 1.6 S. Plummer · Structure no. 000000000018600

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 95 over RR Roadbed/No Tracks is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 95 over RR Roadbed/No Tracks in Benewah County, Idaho. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Idaho average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2042. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.1 mi (108 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 95
CrossesRR Roadbed/No Tracks
Location1.6 S. Plummer
RouteU.S. Route 95
CountyBenewah County
StateIdaho
Coordinates47.30403, -116.90031
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2023)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed67.1 mi (108 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 95 over RR Roadbed/No Tracks built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 95 over RR Roadbed/No Tracks in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does US 95 over RR Roadbed/No Tracks carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 95 over RR Roadbed/No Tracks?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US 95 over RR Roadbed/No Tracks?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.